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These unmarked bricks were found on the site of the old Esk Bridge brick works, Ellonville, Eskbank, Penicuik. Very distinctive raised circular lugs. There were quite a number of these lying on site. It is entirely possibly that these bricks are a product of the Works. The only other similar marked brick I have seen…

Esk Bridge brickworks, Ellonvale, Penicuik. 1852 – The Esk Bridge Brick Works site was a quarry. 1864 – John Dennis & Co established from headed notepaper but he is described as a bricklayer, Furnace builder and contractor – no reference to brick manufacturer at this time. 1878 – John Dennis – Brick or Fire Clay Manufacturer,…